Assistant Professor, Sport Management

Texas A&M University System•Kingsville, TX

About The Position

Texas A&M University–Kingsville seeks an Assistant Professor in Sport Management in the Department of Health and Kinesiology. Faculty members teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses across multiple sections and formats, contribute to the university’s research mission, and participate in departmental, student-support, and institutional service. They also fulfill institutional responsibilities such as compliance processes and meetings, while supporting the university’s educational mission and community engagement. The position includes teaching assigned courses, including introductory and lower-level courses such as sport marketing, sport economics, sport finance, sport law, sport public relations, and seminars or current topics in sport management. Instruction may be delivered on campus or online as needed. Faculty develop course materials and assessments, maintain instructional quality and student engagement, pursue an active scholarly or creative agenda, and incorporate research developments into teaching and curriculum. Service responsibilities include departmental participation, curriculum development, assessment, program accreditation, student recruitment, community engagement, and academic advising and mentorship. Other duties may be assigned. This is a security-sensitive position requiring export-control authorization before employment begins. The appointee must comply with applicable laws, regulations, university policies, and safety requirements, and support a welcoming, responsive, student-centered environment.

Requirements

Earned Ph.D. in Sport Management or a closely related field from an accredited university.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to interact positively and professionally with clients and staff.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs.
Knowledge of principles and methods for teaching and instructing individuals and groups.
Skill in using learning and active-listening strategies.
Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning.
Ability to facilitate and adapt courses and course content.
Ability to interact positively and professionally with groups of various sizes.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Commitment to Caring Campus principles and to providing exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships, and promoting a welcoming, responsive, student-centered environment.
Compliance with state and federal laws and codes, Texas A&M University System and university policies, regulations, rules, and procedures.
Obtain export-control authorization before starting employment.
Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and credential and other required information verification.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of full-time college or university teaching experience.
Experience teaching in multiple instructional modalities, such as online, hybrid, HyFlex, or lab-based formats.
Sport, fitness, hospitality, and/or recreation industry experience.
Familiarity with COSMA accreditation.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses, including lower-level and introductory sport management courses such as sport marketing, sport economics, sport finance, sport law, sport public relations, and seminars or current topics in sport management.
Deliver instruction in on-campus and online formats as needed.
Maintain high standards of teaching effectiveness and student engagement.
Develop syllabi, assignments, assessments, and other course materials aligned with departmental expectations.
Engage in scholarly or creative activities that contribute to the university’s research mission.
Maintain an active research agenda that may include publications, presentations, or applied scholarship.
Incorporate research developments into teaching and curriculum updates.
Participate in departmental meetings, curriculum development, and assessment initiatives.
Contribute to program accreditation, student recruitment, and community engagement.
Provide academic advising, mentorship, and guidance to students.
Participate in institutional compliance processes, meetings, and other duties as assigned.
Perform job responsibilities safely and in compliance with applicable requirements.

Benefits

Medical insurance, with employee-only coverage listed at $0–$30 per month after the university contribution and up to 83% of premiums covered for other coverage tiers.
Dental and vision insurance.
Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account.
On-campus wellness programming.
Counseling, work-life assistance, financial resources, and legal resources.
Employee Tuition Assistance Program.
Book scholarships.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on position.
Voluntary tax-deferred account/deferred compensation plan.
At least 8 hours of vacation per month.
8 hours of sick leave per month.
8 hours of paid birthday leave.
12–15 paid holidays per year.
Professional development opportunities.
Competitive wages and a comprehensive Total Rewards package.